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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.36, 456.28 and 304.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.36, 456.28 and 304.04 is: 419.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.36 : 456.28 = 304.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.36/456.28 = 304.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.36x = 456.28 × 304.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.36x = 138,727.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,727.37/330.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.93

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